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New Jersey voters face one more cannabis legalization vote on Tuesday

Gov. Phil Murphy helped legalize it. His opponent wants to re-criminalize it—and could delay the opening of retail stores for years.
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US Cannabis Industry ‘Flourishing’ In Spite Of (Or Because Of?) General Economic Downturn

US Cannabis Industry ‘Flourishing’ In Spite Of (Or Because Of?) General Economic Downturn
The past 12 to 18 months show there is more to the story than just a COVID bump.
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Is Cannabis Better For Sports Injuries Than Traditional Painkillers?

Is Cannabis Better For Sports Injuries Than Traditional Painkillers?
The sooner the sports world accepts cannabis for its medicinal properties, the better life will be for everyone involved.
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Los Angeles is Dismissing Over 58,000 Cannabis Convictions from People’s Records

On Monday, the District Attorney of Los Angeles County, George Gascón, confirmed the good news. He mentioned that his office had identified 58,000 cannabis convictions that are to be dismissed. He also noted that this specific action addresses the “inj…

The State of Texas vs Delta-8 THC

Texas is a weird state. Some parts of it is very progressive while others are ultra conservative and oftentimes they pass laws that are at odds with the rest of the country. In one such a case, Texas decided to outright ban Delta-8-THC, a psychoactive …